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Google cuts account hacks in half for 150 million people

Google cuts account hacks in half for 150 million people

With two-factor authentication, hackers can't get far even if they've stolen your password. Ultimately, Google wants to move entirely beyond passwords.

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Phone Searches at Border Crossings Violate Privacy Rights, Senator Says

Phone Searches at Border Crossings Violate Privacy Rights, Senator Says

US Sen. Ron Wyden says the warrantless searches and collection of data from phones and other devices are "egregious violations" of traveler privacy.

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Meta Fined $400 Million for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy on Instagram

Meta Fined $400 Million for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy on Instagram

The company says it will appeal the fine from Ireland's Data Protection Commission.

Facebook Struggles to Control All the Data It Gathers, Report Says

Facebook Struggles to Control All the Data It Gathers, Report Says

The openness of the social network's system makes it difficult to explain what happens to user data, according to Vice.

Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

The Alphabet Worker's Union is also demanding increased access to health care resources for all workers who fall under Google's umbrella.

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Avoid These Concert and Game Day Scams at All Costs. Here's How

There are ways to prevent scammers from raining on your March Madness basketball game or Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert.
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These 6 Tips Will Help Keep Your Personal Data Private

Data miners and cybercriminals are after you. Here are easy ways to fight back.
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Hundreds of Restaurants Closed After Hackers Hit Taco Bell's Parent Company

Yum Brands confirmed a ransomware attack accessed "certain information technology systems."
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Biden Calls on Congress to Unite Against 'Big Tech Abuses'

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, the president says the tech sector needs to be held accountable.
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Google Agrees to Pay $23 Million Over Privacy Issues, Report Says

If the settlement is approved by a judge, California residents could get a check from Google.
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Meta Fined $414M for Serving European Users Personalized Ads

The tech giant may be forced to change the way it handles personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram in the EU.
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Look Out for These 3 Red Flags Before Downloading an App Over the Holidays

Here's what you need to watch out for as we enter the new year.
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Google Settles Washington, DC, Indiana Lawsuits Totaling $29.5 Million

It'll be easier for people to opt out of Google's location tracking.
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This Privacy Setting Helps Keep Facebook From Tracking You

You don't have to let Facebook track you across the web. We'll show you how to prevent it.
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Google Agrees to $391.5 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States

The company will change its location tracking disclosures in 2023.
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